Junior PAWS: Crafts with Carly - Cat Themed Crafts
2020-04-24 13:00 (America/New_York) | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE lessons 30 minutes sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Crafts with Carly: Cat Themed Crafts
Ideal for Elementary School (Pre-K and 1st Graders needing assistance)! Join us to make super cute Cat Garlands! Materials needed: 5 ft of string/yarn/ribbon, construction paper, scissors, glue stick, markers, colored pencils, or crayons.
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Fun & Games - Pet Party
2020-04-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE lessons 30 minutes sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Fun & Games: Pet Party
Ideal for ALL ages! Join us for a virtual pet party! Show off your pet during this festive and fun show and tell!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Animal Behavior - Learn to Speak Dog
2020-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
Registration for this class is $5. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Behavior: Learn to Speak Dog
Ideal for middle school students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about dog body language and behavior during this fun and fact filled class!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Facebook Live Event: Explore Our Pet Pantry
2020-04-29 12:00 - 12:15 | VA
The AWLA’s Pet Pantry is an important resource for pet food and supplies for pet owners across the community, and now more than ever, these supplies are helping pets stay with their families, even when budgets are tight. Learn more about the AWLA Pet Pantry from our Community Programs team, as well as our other efforts to keep pets in their homes.
Join us at noon on the AWLA Facebook page for this live event!

LIVE: Behind-the-Scenes at the AWLA Pet Pantry
2020-04-29 12:00 - 12:30 | VA
Join us live Wednesday, April 29 at noon on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/AlexandriaAnimals for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Pet Pantry that has been helping so many families in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AWLA staff who help donations get to pet owners in need will answer your questions about how they’re always working to help more people in our community. Join us on our Facebook page to tune in live.

Junior PAWS: Animal Behavior - Learn to Speak Cat
2020-04-30 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
Registration for this class is $5. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Behavior: Learn to Speak Cat
Ideal for middle school students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about cat body language and behavior during this fun and fact filled class!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Crafts with Carly - Dog Themed Crafts
2020-05-01 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE lessons 30 minutes sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Crafts with Carly: Dog Themed Crafts
Ideal for Elementary School (Pre-K and 1st Graders needing assistance)! Join us to make super fun Spring Dogs! Materials needed: Construction paper, glue stick, scissors, markers, crayons, or colored pencils, googly eyes (optional!).
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Animal Talk - Compassion for Animals
2020-05-02 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE lessons 30 minutes sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Talk: Compassion for Animals
Ideal for elementary school students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about compassion for animals with this fun, interactive humane education lesson.
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Facebook/Instagram Live Event: Quiz and Cuddles with Bonnie & Clyde
2020-05-06 12:00 - 12:15 | VA
How much do you know about the AWLA? And would you like to learn more while watching a pair of bonded pair of senior kitties snuggle with your quizmaster*? Join us at noon for our live quiz event with Bonnie and Clyde, on our Facebook page or our Instagram Story page.
*Please note we cannot guarantee Bonnie and Clyde will still be at the shelter at the time of this event or that they will be interested in cuddling. But if they are there, we’re pretty sure they will cuddle!

CANCELED: Pet Loss Grief Support Group
2020-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
In light of local news about COVID-19, we will be canceling this event. If you have any questions, please email events@alexandriaanimals.org.

Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. When we lose a beloved friend, it often helps by sharing our feelings with others who have also experienced a similar loss.
For more than 25 years, Kathy Reiter has helped pet owners cope with their loss through the Pet Loss Support Group meetings at the shelter.
Kathy is recognized as the area’s leading authority on pet loss. By training, Kathy is a psychiatric social worker with a specialty in grief and bereavement. She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and PBS stations. Kathy has also been featured in The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and other widely-circulated magazines.
Kathy was instrumental in establishing the hospice movement in the United States and was directly responsible for the construction of the first hospice in Arlington, VA. While the Arlington hospice was being built, Kathy’s beloved cat, Prince, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. While being experienced in human loss, Kathy was now faced with impending pet loss of her animal friend. Kathy turned for help, for resources, and yet found none. Through her own personal experience, Kathy came to realize the need for pet loss support, and generously offers her gentle support to anyone who is grappling with such a loss.
The support group meets at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the shelter’s Community Room. There is no charge to attend these meetings and all are welcome.
Please come a few minutes early or ring the doorbell when arriving as we are closed to the public starting at 7:00pm.

Junior PAWS: Fun & Games - Find Your Animal Personality
2020-05-07 17:00 - 17:30 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 30 minute sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Fun & Games: Find Your Animal Personality
Ideal for ALL ages! Join us to find out which animal is your animal personality based on fun animal facts!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Crafts with Carly - Pet Rocks
2020-05-08 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 30 minute sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Crafts with Carly: Pet Rocks
Ideal for ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Pre-K & 1st Graders needing help), but open to all! Join us to make adorable Pet Rocks! Materials needed: clean rocks, paint, paper, markers/crayons, glue, and optional decorations (googly eyes, pom poms, etc.).
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Animal Careers - Adoption Counselor
2020-05-09 09:30 - 10:30 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, but registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Careers: Adoption Counselor
Ideal for MIDDLE SCHOOL students, but open to all ages who want to learn. Learn all about being an adoption counselor at our shelter during this fun and activity filled class!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Junior Trainers - Clicker Training Elephants and More!
2020-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Junior Trainers: Clicker Training Elephants and More!
Ideal for ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about clicker training and how we can use it to train any animal, even elephants!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

LIVE: Celebrate World Cock-TAIL Day!
2020-05-13 12:00 - 12:20 | VA
Join us live as we celebrate World Cocktail Day with some tasty treats for some of our furry friends. Join us at noon for this live event on our Facebook page or our Instagram Story page.

Junior PAWS: Crafts with Carly - Recycled Bird Feeder
2020-05-15 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 30 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Crafts with Carly: Recycled Bird Feeder
Ideal for ALL ages (Pre-K and Elementary needing help)! Join us to make a recycled bird feeder! Materials needed: drink carton, utility knife, paint, craft sticks, hot glue gun, OPTIONAL: bottle caps, googly eyes, pompoms and pipe cleaners!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Animal Careers - Animal Investigators
2020-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Careers: Animal Investigators
Great for ALL ages! Students will be able to ask our animal control officers questions about how they can help wildlife. Participants will also have access to lots of fun, educational activities like a wildlife scavenger hunt!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

VIRTUAL PAC Meeting: Alexandria's Wildlife - Living with and Loving Our Wild Neighbors
2020-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
We will be offering our upcoming PAC meetings online to continue to provide your middle schooler with outstanding humane education while promoting safe physical distancing. Read more and sign up below.

A club for students currently enrolled in Middle School, designed to allow students to become familiar with the shelter and how to instill animal compassion and advocacy in their everyday lives. Our Spring Semester Session runs from February to June, meeting on the third Friday of each month. PAC members who attend at least 4 meetings will also be eligible to apply to be summer camp counselors in 2020!
Our club meetings will consist of:

Creating a button/logo for our club
Conducting activities benefiting the shelter and our animals
Discussing literature on animal care, welfare, and compassion
Learning how to become animal advocates in our community
Learning about different roles involved in shelter management

Requirements:

Student is currently enrolled in Middle School
Student must be dropped off and picked up by parent/guardian (Parent must sign in/out)
Student has a signed Liability form on arrival of first meeting (Students without a form will not be able to stay and attend the meeting. See form on sign-up page.)
Student is comfortable being around dogs, cats, and other small companion animals
Student does not have allergies to animals (dogs, cats, and other small companion animals) *Our community room where meetings are held is used for a variety of purposes and we cannot guarantee animal hair and dander will not be present*

Sign Up Today!

If you have any other questions or concerns regarding PAC, please do not hesitate to reach out to youthprograms@alexandriaanimals.org.

Junior PAWS: Fun & Games - What Scat is That?!
2020-05-16 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 30 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Fun & Games: What Scat is That?!
Ideal for ALL ages! Join us for a game of what scat is that! Kids of all ages will get to learn fun facts about wildlife and the clues they leave us.
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Virtual Puppy Party
2020-05-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for a virtual puppy party! During your lunch break, take part in our Puppy Power (Half) Hour with Yoga, Crunches and their adorable — and fit — siblings. At 9 weeks old, these terrier puppies are ready to play, and they’d love to show off their adorable antics to their new remote friends. If you can’t imagine a better way to spend your lunch break than with some fluffy, furry fun, then we look forward to seeing you there!
AWLA staff will be available during the virtual party to answer any questions and show individual puppies, but attending this puppy party does not constitute a Virtual Meet-and-Greet as part of our virtual adoption process. If you are interested in adopting one of these puppies, visit AlexandriaAnimals.org/VirtualAdoptions to make your Virtual Meet-and-Greet appointment. Meetings are made available up to three days in advance, so if you don’t see available times, please check back the next day.
Our virtual puppy party will be hosted through Zoom, and information about how to join the party will be sent in a confirmation email in advance of the party.
Your registration fee of $10 for this event supports animals in need!
Register

Junior PAWS: Junior Trainers - Clicker Training for All Ages
2020-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Junior Trainers: Clicker Training for All Ages
Ideal for ALL ages! This is a hands-on lesson for kids of all ages to learn how to use clicker training, even if you don’t have a pet at home. Expect fun challenges and laughs!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

MeowDC Kitten Webinar
2020-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Humane Rescue Alliance on Thursday, May 21, for a MeowDC Kitten Webinar. With Kitten Season underway, now is the time to learn more about the young cats you may see in your own backyard and how you can help them.
Pre-registration is not required, so join us at 1:00 p.m. on May 21 for this FREE interesting and informative webinar!
Join Us!

Junior PAWS: Animal Behavior - All About Tiny Kittens!
2020-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Behavior: All About Tiny Kittens!
Ideal for MIDDLE SCHOOL students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about kittens and how they grow during this fun and fact filled class!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

VIRTUAL PAC Meeting: Animal Sheltering - Understanding Best Practices
2020-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States

Junior PAWS: Junior Trainers - How to Clicker Train Your Dog
2020-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our PAID 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Junior Trainers: How to Clicker Train Your Dog
Ideal for MIDDLE SCHOOL students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. This is a hands-on class for students with dogs to learn how to clicker train their dog at home. Students without dogs are also welcome to join to learn new skills.
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

POSTPONED: Wednesday Afternoon Live with Alexandria's Animals
2020-05-26 12:00 - 12:15 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
Join the team at the AWLA for our Wednesday Afternoon Live talk show where you will have the chance to meet some of our favorite adoptable animals. Join us at noon for this live event on our Facebook page or our Instagram Story page.

Junior PAWS: Crafts with Carly - Pet Puzzle Making
2020-05-29 14:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexanndria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 30 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Crafts with Carly: Puzzle Making
Ideal for ALL ages (Pre-K needing assistance)! Join us to make an animal themed puzzle! Materials needed: markers/crayons, construction paper, scissors.
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Junior PAWS: Animal Talk - Caring for Your Pet
2020-05-30 09:30 - 10:00 | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS), with your family! Junior PAWS is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom and Google Classroom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for their lesson (such as access to the Junior PAWS Google Classroom).
This class is one of our FREE 60 minute sessions, and registration is required. You can view all of our Junior PAWS virtual events HERE.

Animal Talk: Caring for Your Pet
Ideal for ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students, but open to all ages who want to learn more. Learn all about how to care for your pet and show compassion during this fun and interactive class!
Please note: All youth participants must have parent/guardian permission in order to participate. Children in elementary school or younger should have a parent/guardian with during the zoom meeting in case their child needs assistance, especially with craft time.
Register

Facebook/Instagram Live Event: Meet the Meows
2020-06-03 12:00 - 12:15 | VA
Join the AWLA team at noon for this live event to meet some of our adoptable cats on our Facebook page or our Instagram Story page.

CANCELED: Pet Loss Grief Support Group
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
In light of local news about COVID-19, we will be canceling this event. If you have any questions, please email Kathy Reiter.

Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. When we lose a beloved friend, it often helps by sharing our feelings with others who have also experienced a similar loss.
For more than 25 years, Kathy Reiter has helped pet owners cope with their loss through the Pet Loss Support Group meetings at the shelter.
Kathy is recognized as the area’s leading authority on pet loss. By training, Kathy is a psychiatric social worker with a specialty in grief and bereavement. She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and PBS stations. Kathy has also been featured in The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and other widely-circulated magazines.
Kathy was instrumental in establishing the hospice movement in the United States and was directly responsible for the construction of the first hospice in Arlington, VA. While the Arlington hospice was being built, Kathy’s beloved cat, Prince, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. While being experienced in human loss, Kathy was now faced with impending pet loss of her animal friend. Kathy turned for help, for resources, and yet found none. Through her own personal experience, Kathy came to realize the need for pet loss support, and generously offers her gentle support to anyone who is grappling with such a loss.
